Articles by Karen Fredrickson
Bitcoin Price Fluctuates: Winklevoss Twins Are Heavy Investors In the Virtual Currency
The Winklevoss twins, Cameron and Tyler, who became famous after their public legal battle with Mark Zuckerberg over Facebook, have invested heavily in bitcoins, a digital currency that has recently become almost as valuable as gold.
Gansevoort Las Vegas: Popular New York Hotel to Open a Location on the Strip
The well-known New York Hotel, the Gansevoort, is schedule to open on the Las Vegas strip in early 2014.
Speed Through Airport Security and Feel Like a VIP Celebrity
Airlines have caught on to the demand for the service of cutting lines at airports, and realized it could be profitable and now, if you are willing to pay for it, the airlines have ways you, too, can be fast tracked through airport security.
Coulter Murder Post: Pundit Suggests Shooting Meghan McCain During Fox Appearance (VIDEO)
Ann Coulter is not known for being mild-mannered and calm and her appearance on Sean Hannity's show on Fox News was no exception, complete with murder proposals when Coulter jokingly called for the murder of Meghan McCain on a post on Fox Nation, causing the site to pull the post.
Glee School Shooting: Fans Say 'Shooting Star' Episode Too Soon After Newtown
Thursday night's episode of the Fox hit "Glee" may be too much for some viewers as the episode features a school shooting, which many feel is too difficult to watch in the aftermath of the shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.
Time Machine Invented: Iranian Man Claims Device Can Predict Five to Eight Years Into the Future
A scientist in Iran says that he has created a time machine. A scientist in Iran said he has created a time machine. Ali Razeghi, a scientist in Tehran, has registered "The Aryayak Time Traveling Machine" with the state-run Centre for Strategic Inventions.
Travel Taxes That Are Strange and Unexpected
Taxes of a part of life, and as the saying goes, along with death, they are a certainty but that does stop some strange taxes from surprising travelers that are unfamiliar with them.
Frequent Flyer Miles with 'The Points Guy' Help Flyers Use Them Before They Lose Them
Two-thirds of Americans collect reward miles and points for travel, but very few of those people know how many points they have or how to use them and as a result, more than 25 percent of them are letting the miles expire.
New York City Bike Sharing Program Shows Progress on the Brooklyn Greenway
There is now new progress in the implementation of New York's bike-sharing program, CitiBike, ocurring on the Brooklyn Greenway.
Jay-Z Open Letter: New Track Addresses Cuba Trip and Brooklyn Nets (LISTEN)
When Beyoncé and Jay-Z address rumors, they go all out and their trip to Cuba is no exception, as Jay-Z has released "Open Letter," a track that addresses politicians critiques of the couple's recent trip.
Sarah Palin Tesla: Former VP Candidate Slams Wrong 'Loser' Company
Sarah Palin slammed car manufacturer Tesla Motors on her Facebook page, calling it one of the "losers" of the automobile industry.
Kevin Bacon Apology: Actor Accidentally Tweets Spoiler for his Show 'The Following'
Kevin Bacon will think twice about his live tweets during his show "The Following," after he inadvertently tweeted a spoiler before international audiences had the chance to see the episode.
Obligation Travel is a Billion Dollar Industry, Cutting Into Pleasure Vacations
Travelers are spending billions of dollars on trips they may not even want to take, events that people feel obligated to attend, such as weddings, family reunions and holidays that require travel.
Finnair Social Media to Allow Passengers More Choices In Seating and Meeting People
The national air carrier for Finland, Finnair, is beginning to use social seating. The national air carrier for Finland, Finnair, is beginning to use social seating.
Obscure Washington D.C. Attractions
Everyone knows the famous sites, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Capital Building, and obviously, the White House, but Washington, D.C. has many more lesser known sites, even obscure, that have an interesting history and are worth visiting, or at least a quick look in the case of those sites that now operate as something else.
97-Month Car Loan Available As Car Prices Increase
The length of cars loans is expanding, in some instances, to up to 97 months to pay off your car. Buying a new car is a big deal. Now, it will be either more, or less, stressful, depending on your point of view.
Jay-Z Sells Nets: Rapper Jumps into Sports Agent Business with Roc Nation Sports
Jay-Z has begun the process of divesting himself of his small share of ownership in the Brooklyn Nets in order to extend his Roc Nation Sports representation business into basketball.
College 14 Stabbed: Student, Dylan Quick, Used a 'Razor-Type Knife' to Attack Victims in Texas
Fourteen people were injured on Tuesday when Dylan Quick went on a stabbing rampage at Lone Star College, northwest of Houston, Texas.
'Accidental Racist' Brad Paisley's Duet With LL Cool J Causes Controversy (LISTEN)
A new track from Brad Paisley and LL Cool J has caused quite an uproar. The track, called "Accidental Racist" appears on Paisley's ninth studio album, and discusses racism in the south from the perspective of a white man.
Fear of Flying: Tips to Help Overcome Your Fear
For those with a fear of flying, travel can be debilitating. Here are some tips from author and frequent flyer Julia Cameron to help fearful flyers make the journey more comfortable.
Best and Worst Airlines In Airline Rankings for 2013: Virgin America Ranks Best, United Worst
A report has been released that ranks the airlines, and Virgin America came out on top, ranking as the airline that did the best job for its customers among leading U.S. airlines last year.
Rihanna Chris Brown Break Up Again, Pop Star Smokes Weed to Deal (PHOTO)
Rihanna and Chris Brown have reportedly broken up yet again and then Rihanna was seen smoking marijuana blunt inside Greystone Manor nightclub.
Pillow Fight Day 2013 Held In Los Angeles, New York and Other Cities
Los Angeles was one of many cities to host International Pillow Fight Day on Saturday. Los Angeles was one of many cities to host International Pillow Fight Day on Saturday.
Topless Protest Putin: Russian President Challenged For His Views on Homosexuality
Russian President Vladimir Putin was greeted by topless protestors at a trade fair in Germany on Monday where they were protesting Russian discrimination against homosexuals.
Joel Osteen Hoax Gains Traction Through Social Media
An elaborate hoax has targeted Pastor Joel Osteen using Twitter, YouTube and other social media to spread false rumors that the pastor had renounced his faith and intended to close his church in Texas.
Cher Dead? Fans Confused Over Twitter Hashtag #nowthatcherisdead
Cher fans were upset Monday after misinterpreting a Twitter hashtag that read #Nowthatcherisdead as reading "Now That Cher Is Dead."
Seattle Pot Tourism Set to Grow After Legalization of Recreational Use
After the legalization of recreational use of marijuana that was passed last year Seattle is preparing for the coming change to an economy based on pot tourism.
Annette Funicello Dead at 70 After Long Battle With MS
Annette Funicello, most famous for her role as a mousetekeer on "The Mickey Mouse Club" died Monday after a prolonged battle with multiple sclerosis.
Beyonce and Jay Z Cuba Trip Raises Questions and Possible Investigation
Beyoncé and Jay-Z took a vacation to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary in Cuba and are now facing investigation over the trip.
SS United States Conservancy Hopes to Raise Enough to Save Ship With Help From Redevelopment Project
The SS United States, docked in Philadelphia, has been working towards the goal of raising enough money to save the ship through the efforts of the SS United States Conservancy, whose executive director, Susan Gibbs, is the granddaughter of the ship's designer.
